Connectable tarp living rooms for vans (Arpenaz, Seconds)

Before using the tarp shelter for the first time, read the pitching and dismantling instructions on the product and watch the video available on the Decathlon.fr website.
Here are the different tarp shelters:

• Van Connect Arpenaz Fresh:

There are three poles to insert into their corresponding sleeves. Each one is colour-coded, which will help you with the assembly process.
We recommend that two people pitch the tent.

• Van Connect Air Seconds Fresh:

Inflatable structure with two inflation points for easy inflation.
We advise you to inflate the tubes to 7PSI pressure.
Once inflated, the structure is free-standing, i.e. you can move it to a different location easily. Thanks to the connection system you can connect it to your van, as long as it is between 1.80 m and 2 m high. Two poles are provided so you can raise the doors to canopy mode.

We recommend that two people pitch the tent to make it easier.

• Van Connect Arpenaz Fresh:

The connection system of this van awning is made up of:
- an aluminium bar to be placed in a sleeve and then positioned on the roof of your vehicle;
- two straps of 3.8 m maximum each to make it taut. They pass over your vehicle and attach to the bottom of the bodywork or to the rims of your van. They can also be pegged down.

• Van Connect Air Seconds Fresh:

The connection system of this van awning is made up of:
- an aluminium bar to be placed in a sleeve and then positioned on the roof of your vehicle;
- two straps of 4 m maximum each to make it taut. They pass over your vehicle and attach to the bottom of the bodywork or to the rims of your van. They can also be pegged down;
-  If your vehicle has a rail, you can add a connection kit (not included, ref: 8853467).

Wind-resistance: 
we test all our tarp living rooms in a wind tunnel on a turntable to expose each side of the living room to the wind. A properly pitched living room with all the guy ropes fitted must remain habitable in wind speeds up to 50 km/h near the ground.

Rain-resistance: 
we test our living rooms to inspect their level of waterproofing. The first test is done in the laboratory and performed over 3 hours under 200 litres of water per hour per sqm, equivalent to 200 mm of tropical rain per hour. The second test is carried out by our teams in the field in real conditions. This tarp living area is fitted with a polyurethane-coated polyester flysheet measuring 2,000 mm. It also has seams that have been waterproofed with heat-sealed strips, and a 140 g/sqm polyethylene groundsheet.

The Ti0²-coated fabric has a UPF of 50+.
Important: A large number of UV rays can pass through just a single open door. Protect your skin with sunscreen.

Before storing it, leave your tarp to air-dry then make sure it’s thoroughly dry, including underneath. This will prevent any odours or mould from forming.

Our camping living rooms have been designed for occasional outdoor use (four weeks per year) when camping or in the great outdoors. Continued exposure to UV rays over several weeks can damage the fabric. These products do not fall into the category of "garden furniture" and are not designed to remain outdoors permanently. To guarantee maximum durability of your living room, it’s important to store it when not in use.

Consult the technical diagram and find the components of your tent by clicking here.

Consult the technical diagram and find the components of your tent by clicking here.